Case Studies

Education
Harris Academy
Laidlaw - the architectural ironmongery, timber doorsets and railing systems supplier, has supplied timber doorsets and ironmongery to the value of £200,000 for the prestigious new Biosciences building at York University.Completed on schedule in June 2002, the £21 million project provides a purpose-built environment for York University's Department of Biology - one of the largest and most successful research and teaching departments in the country..

Health
Laidlaw Provides Added Security For Care Home
With the need to bring a level of uniformity to its extra care housing, whilst delivering the added peace of mind that its residents are both safe and secure, Awel y Coleg extra care housing in Bala, North Wales has selected Laidlaw's specialist ironmongery and access control systems..

Leisure
Laidlaw Brings Added Security To Gulliver's World Hotel
Popular family theme park, Gulliver’s World Resort in Warrington, will soon see the completion of its newest addition – The Gulliver's Hotel, which has been fitted with Laidlaw’s Ferramenta levers and Salto access control systems throughout.Due to the nature of the project, it was important to ensure that the hotel was made as secure as possible. With this in mind, Laidlaw were tasked with supplying the Salto SVN access control system, in addition to a series of Laidlaw’s Ferramenta arched tubular door levers – these complementary systems were subsequently fitted to 57 bedroom doors, two external entrances and one automatic door system..

Education
Sheringham Primary School
Laidlaw Solutions has again worked alongside main contractor Willmott Dixon in a key education project, on this occasion with school design specialists IID Architects. A new three storey building was built at Sheringham Primary School in Manor Park Ilford alongside the extensive remodeling of a substantial part of the old school. As a consequence, materials were scheduled in four phases in order to enable the school to remain fully functional throughout. .

Sports & Recreation
Wigan Life Centre
Stringent requirements for fire and acoustic performance were the principal drivers for a multi-million pound public service and leisure hub in the centre of Wigan, leading to the specification of LIG company products throughout.. .
News
06th June 2013
Health Estates Benefit From Laidlaw’s Anti-Ligature Range
Laidlaw has enhanced its Orbis Anti-Ligature range, suitable for a whole host of settings - not least of which health estates where such a fitting is preferred over alternatives.
29th May 2013
Laidlaw Introduces New Online Offerings
In line with its continuing growth, Laidlaw has expanded its online offering by creating five new product specific microsites - www.accesscontrolfromlaidlaw.com, www.locksfromlaidlaw.com, www.doorclosersfromlaidlaw.com, www.doorhandlesfromlaidlaw.com and www.accesspanelsfromlaidlaw.com.
13 Feb 2013
Nylon Is The Answer
With safety forming a fundamental part of any railway station’s fixtures and fittings, Laidlaw’s handrail and balustrading nylon range is ideal.
5 Nov 2012
LIG Gets A VIP Visit At BIG 5
Laidlaw Interiors Group (LIG) CEO, John Jefferies, was pleased to welcome Prime Minister, David Cameron on to the LIG stand on the opening day of the Big 5 exhibition in Dubai.
18 Sept 2012
Laidlaw Interiors Group Completes Acquisition of Timbmet Door Solutions Ltd
Laidlaw Interiors Group Ltd, backed by the leading private equity fund, Rutland Partners has completed the acquisition of Mansfield based door manufacturer Timbmet Door Solutions Ltd (TDSL).
11 June 2012
Laidlaw Interiors Group Agree to Acquire Timbmet Door Solutions Ltd
Laidlaw Interiors Group Ltd, backed by the leading private equity fund, Rutland Partners, has agreed to acquire Mansfield based door manufacturer Timbmet Door Solutions Ltd (TDSL).
22 May 2012
GAI - Moving Forwards To A Brighter Future
The GAI’s AGM and Conference took place in May 2012 on a theme of moving forward to the future. The event brought together AIs and manufacturers at the Forest of Arden Hotel in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside for a programme of business and leisure activities as well as the formal proceedings of the AGM.The Laidlaw Interiors Group were a key sponsor of the event.
18 May 2012
Laidlaw Access Panels Break The Mould
Laidlaw are now able to offer the Easi-Klix access panels, which deliver a break from tradition and have been specifically designed to meet specialist demand.